Find out the benefits of the fresh avocado in this creamy sweet potato avocado soup!

November is National Diabetes Month; Find out the benefits of the fresh avocado in this creamy sweet potato avocado soup!

Packed with vitamin A and fiber, this soup makes a light meal on its own or savory addition to dinner.

Avocados can fit into a variety of eating plans including a Type 2 Diabetes friendly meal plan.

Consuming foods rich in fiber may reduce the risk of heart disease, obesity and diabetes. Healthy avocados are a good source of fiber and contain 3 g of fiber per serving (one-third of a medium avocado)

Fresh avocados provide naturally good fats, making them a great substitute for foods high in saturated fat.

Fresh avocados are low in saturated fat and are cholesterol- and sodium-free

Healthy avocados can be a satisfying addition to a reduced-calorie diet when eaten in place of other fat sources.

Avocados are sugar-free, unlike most varieties of fruit.

5 minutes of prep time, cook time of 10 minutes

Ingredients for 6 servings:

4 cups low sodium chicken or vegetable broth

1 large sweet potato (about 1 lb.) peeled and cubed

1 small onion diced

2 tsp. honey

¼ tsp. salt

¼ tsp. ground cumin

1/8 tsp. chipotle powder or to taste

2 ripe, fresh avocados peeled and sliced

INSTRUCTIONS:

Heat broth, sweet potatoes, onion, honey, cumin, salt and chipotle powder in a large sauce pan over medium high heat. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes until potatoes are cooked through. Remove from heat; cool for 10 minutes.

Add one avocado into the cooled sweet potato mixture.

Puree soup using an immersion blender until smooth. Reheat before serving.

Pour soup into shallow bowls. Add remaining avocado slices on top of soup

The recipe was provided by Fresh Avocados – Love One Today®

Find the recipe here.

Nutrition Tip:

*Note: Large avocados are recommended for this recipe. A large avocado averages 8 ounces. If using smaller or larger size avocados, adjust the quantity accordingly.